Dermatologist

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Duties and Responsibilities: A doctor that treats hair, nails, skin and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist treats the diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

Salary: $100,000-$500,000 per year

Education: Following the undergraduate program, aspiring dermatologists must attend a four-year accredited medical school. Admission to medical school is extremely competitive, so a high undergraduate GPA is advisable. Students must also take and score well on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) in order to be accepted for med school.

Reflection: I would like to become a dermatologist because they get a lot of money.